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The Ferndale High School Golden Eagle Marching Band is under the direction of Mr. Elon Jamison. Ferndale has been a member of the Michigan Competitive Band Association (MCBA) since 1989. The band has finished in the top ten each year at the MCBA State Championships since 1991, including 1st place finishes in Flight III in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009. The band has won numerous awards and honors at various parades and competitions around the state and country.


Important Marching Band Documents & Forms  

General Information
2010 Welcome Letter
2010 New Parent Handbook 
2010 Interlochen Handbook   
Semi Trailer Project  
                   

Forms
2010 T-Shirt Order Form   
2010 MB Contract - Goals & Expectations
2010 Ford Field Liability Waiver Form
2010 Band Camp Health & Permission Form   
2010 DCI Trip Info & Permission Slip  

Fee & Fund Raiser Information
2010 Fees & Fund Raisers 
2009 FHS Car Magnet Fundraiser 
2010 MB Rummage Sale  
2009 MB Recycling Fundraiser

Season Schedule
2010 Spring & Summer Practice Schedule   
2010 Fall Practice & Competition Schedule  (updated 8/10/2010)   
Band Camp - Interlochen


 
Music for This Year's Show  

FHS Marching Band Members - Download and print sheet music for your specific part or access original recordings of the show music as well as computer-generated music files of the exact arrangements of the music in the show in both correct tempo, and a slower version for practice. To access this site, you must have the username and password that Mr. Jamison distributed. If you have misplaced this information, please contact Elon or Stacey Jamison.


News  
8/6/2010 - Marching Band Parent Meeting, Monday, August 9th - The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the FHS media center. The main purpose will be to discuss Band Camp at Interlochen.  Information on what to bring, daily schedule, medical questions and other important information will be presented.  This meeting is particularly important for parents of first-time band members. However, all parents are encouraged to attend.
8/5/2010 - FHS Marching Band /Red Cross Blood Drive a Big Success! - Thank you to everyone who donated blood yesterday at the 1st annual "Bleed for the Band" Marching Band fund raiser.  Approximately 75 people participated, providing much needed blood at the time of year when supplies are lowest. It was a great demonstation of community support.
7/25/2010 - Donate Blood on August 4th and help both the American Red Cross & the FHS Marching Band
On August 4th, from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m., the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Ferndale High School. This event is a fund raiser for the Ferndale Marching Band. The more blood donors we have that evening, the more money the Red Cross will donate to the band. This is a win-win event. The Red Cross will receive much needed blood supplies for Southeast Michigan and we will receive much needed funds for our band. If you are able, we ask that you consider supporting us and the American Red Cross in this effort.   Schedule an appointment for Wednesday, Aug 4th, 2010 between 3pm and 9pm.  Sponsor Code: ferndalemusic
6/17/2010 - FOR SALE! Giant Leaves and Pink Gerber-Daisy Umbrellas from the 2009 marching band show, "Planet Earth". $5 each - Available at FHS at the end of this Saturday's mini-camp (4:00 p.m.) and Monday/Wednesday evening next week, after rehearsal ... while supplies last! Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Marching Band and Color Guard programs. See Jason McIntosh (Color Guard instructor) if interested.
6/7/2010 - This Saturday, June 12, 2010, is the Marching Band Rummage Sale from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. If you have items to donate, please bring them by Ferndale High School early on the 12th, or drop them off at Irenita Goedert's house on the 11th. Call Irenita at 248-398-6030.
5/18/2010 - Most Marching Band Documents have been updated from 2009 versions to 2010 versions and all schedules have now been posted. 
5/16/2010 - Marching Band Parent Meeting Monday, May 17th - The meeting for parents of first-time marchers will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting for parents of all Marching Band members will begin at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be in the FHS Media Center. Questions?  contact Stephanie Melnick .
View Archived News

 
2010 Competition Scores  

Troy Athens 9/18/2010
Lamphere 10/2/2010
West Bloomfield 10/23/2010
Huron Valley 10/30/2010

MCBA State Rankings   
MCBA State Finals 11/6/2010 

Michigan Competing Band Site (MCBA)
Bands of America (BOA) 

Jolesch Pictures 
Mr. Video 


Events  
DateEventTimeLocation
9/10/2010  Marching Band (All Members) 6-9pm FHS    
9/11/2010  Marching - Rehearsal and Home Football (UofD) 9am-3pm FHS    
9/17/2010  Marching - Home Football (Avondale) call-5:00pm FHS    
9/18/2010  Marching Band - Troy Athens Competition (MCBA) 6:15pm-ish Troy Athens HS    map  more info
9/25/2010  Marching Band Mini-Camp/MARCH-A-THON  9am-6pm FHS/Ferndale    
9/29/2010  March-A-Thon Money Due      
10/2/2010  Marching Band - Lamphere Competition (MCBA) TBA Lamphere HS    map   
10/6/2010  Final Marching Band fee payment due By 9:00pm     
10/8/2010  Marching - Homecoming Parade (TBA) and Football (7pm-Groves) call-5pm Downtown Ferndale and FHS    
10/9/2010  Marching Band Mini Camp (SAT Test) 9am-1pm FHS    
10/16/2010  Marching Band Mini Camp (PSAT Test Day) 12noon-6pm FHS    
10/20/2010  Marching Band - "Dinner and a Show" Performance 6-9pm FHS    
10/22/2010  Marching - Home Football - Hazel Park - Game Time 7:00pm call-5:30pm FHS    
10/23/2010  Marching Band - West Bloomfield Competition (MCBA) TBA West Bloomfield HS    map   
10/30/2010  Marching Band - Huron Valley Competition (MCBA) TBA Lakeland High School     map   
11/5/2010  Marching Band Dome Rehearsal 1pm-5pm Oakland Yard Soccer Dome    map   
11/6/2010  Marching - MCBA State Finals 7:45pm - Flt III Ford Field, Detroit, MI    map  more info
11/7/2010  Marching Band Banquet TBA FHS Cafeteria    

"Planet Earth" Shirts Now Available  


Help support the FHS Marching band by purchasing one of our 2009 Planet Earth t-shirts or sweatshirts. See order form for details.


 
2009 Competition Scores  

Troy Athens 9/12/2009
Trenton 9/26/2009  (pictures)
Linden 10/10/2009
Clarkston 10/24/2009
Huron Valley 10/31/2009

MCBA State Rankings    (as of 10/31/2009)   
MCBA State Finals 11/7/2009 
District Photos

Michigan Competing Band Site (MCBA)
Bands of America (BOA) 

Jolesch Pictures 
Mr. Video 


 
Past Shows / Other Links  

2009 - Planet Earth  (State Champions)
2008 - Fire & Ice (3rd at States)
2007 - Colors of the Sky (State Champions)
2006 - H20 (State Champions)
2005 - The World of M.C. Escher (State Champions)
2004 - Pandora's Box (State Champions)
2003 - Tempered Steel (3rd at States)
2002 - Channel One Suite (10th at States)

MarchingArts.com
Marching-Band.net
Marching.com


2009 MCBA State Champions  


District Photos, Jolesh PhotographyMr. VideoWoodwardTalk 


 
Alumni Sighting at the UM vs Western Mich Game!!!  


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